SONGS FOR THE DEAF

I’ve never really understood the point of sign language interpreters at large concerts. They cater to people who are *deaf*, and can’t even hear the music that surrounds the lyrics to songs, anyway. But I guess with their help, the hearing impaired can decide the kind of music they like based on the words and how the band looks. In which case…man, Whitechapel is screwed, huh?

But then again, it’s kinda nice to see someone make the most of their (questionable?) occupation. Like the guy above, for instance, who was throwin’ down big time at this year’s Ozzfest. The best part is towards the end of the video when he’s interpreting AC/DC’s “Big Balls.”

This little lady is interpreting some Mortification jams. I’m sure she thinks this is a lot funnier than it actually is, so I’ll let her believe as such.



This looks like a school project…because it is.



This A Day to Remember one goes out to the nice fellas and ladies over at Stuff You Will Hate. Good to know you can have impaired senses and still be scene.



There’s nothing all that special about this Mindless Self Indulgence one, but these kids have ICP posters hanging in the background and one of you is bound to get butthurt about that.



And here’s everyone’s favorite Chad Kroeger getting a kick out of what the interpreter at his show will *actually* sign to the crowd. I can only imagine how awkward that must be, though.



This lady signing to the Black Eyed Peas’ “My Humps” is by far my favorite. Way more entertaining than Fergie, that’s for sure.


Anyway, glad I could give a big ups to our deaf readers. (Do we have deaf readers?)

Have any of you encountered any funny sign language interpreters at shows?

-Elise